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“O
ne World. One Vision.” That bold slogan perme-
ates every aspect of ACN. From its Co-Founders,
through its field leaders and even down to brand
new representatives, ACN continually spreads its singular
message of opportunity across the globe. And a key
means of delivering that message involves several high-powered
events throughout the year. ACN events are informative, inspiring,
fun—even magical. Collectively, they form a cornerstone for every
ACN representative’s business. And since ACN holds its exciting
events worldwide, it’s often convenient to catch the vision oneself.
Although it proudly hosts events around the world, ACN actually
begins its events closer to home. ACN President and Co-Founder Greg
Provenzano explains that, “In addition to in-home meetings that our
representatives hold, we also have Super Saturday and weekend-long
regional events that are more in-depth. Such events typically have
hundreds in attendance and usually take place at a conveniently lo-
cated country club or hotel.” These local events assist new representa-
tives to get their businesses off to a fast start and arm them with the
information, instruction and materials to make their ACN enterprises
successful in the long term.
An International Extravaganza
A giant step up from the local events in both scale and impact are ACN’s
International Training Events. These extravagant events are held at least
MANY EVENTS
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three times a year in North America and three
times in Europe, and recently one was added
in Australia. Regardless of the continent, each
event infuses participants with a greater vision
of what ACN is all about.
While there’s plenty of recognition of top
performers at an International Training
Event, it’s clear that training is paramount.
No dull corporate slide shows allowed.
Rather, each dynamic workshop is conducted
by one of the leading representatives from
the previous quarter on helpful topics such as
customer acquisition or recruiting.
ACN Vice President and Co-Founder Tony
Cupisz, who is actively involved in the develop-
ment of ACN’s regional and international train-
ing events, says, “When it comes to training
our representatives, we’re very hands-on and
are very proactive in our approach in helping
them get the training and tools they need to
succeed.” The learning process at these events
generously spills from the classroom into
the venue’s halls and lounges. “The network-
ing that takes place among representatives
from all over the world is truly an invaluable
part of the overall experience.” Regional Vice
President (RVP) Steve Carter adds, “ACN repre-
sentatives, regardless of which country they’re
from, are all seeking freedom and financial
independence. So these events truly bring
everyone’s single-minded vision together.”
Building Belief Amongst Friends
The unique networking opportunities avail-
able at the International Training Event demon-
strate that these events offer more than formal
business training. In fact, it’s the experience
of fun, friendships and overwhelming energy
that provide these events with that extra magi-
cal touch. Tony says, “Seeing 10,000 excited
people provides a great momentum builder for
any representative’s business!” RVP Shane
Gates shares, “When I first saw an ACN event
on a DVD, I thought the excitement was from
paid actors. ‘Get real!’ I thought. Then my wife
and partner Debbie dragged me to one. I just
couldn’t believe the experience. By the end
of the weekend, I was standing on chairs and
cheering. Forget the paid actors, that event was
the catalyst to get us paid for life!” (See Shane’s
story on page 28.) Tony notes, “It’s not unusual
for representatives to experience dramatic busi-
ness growth in the weeks immediately following
an ACN event.”
The cycle of ACN events each year actually
begins with the grandest of them all. Known
as the International Convention, this an-
nual extravaganza serves as a celebration of
the completed year’s accomplishments and
as a launch for the coming year. It not only
provides superb training like an International
Training Event, but also an elaborate awards
ceremony designed to recognize the previous
year’s top performers. If this makes you picture
someone strolling up on stage to the sound of
polite applause, then think again. Tony says,
“A representative being promoted to one of the
highest levels, for instance, is often carried
on the shoulders of his teammates for the on-
stage presentation with myself and the other
Co-Founders, all the while his or her chosen
“I just couldn’t believe the experience. By the
end of the weekend, I was standing on chairs
and cheering.” —Shane Gates
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victory song thunders through the arena. It’s a
powerful experience to witness!”
Inspiring Leadership
All the major events feature representatives
onstage delivering their inspiring testimonials.
RVP Pasha Carter observes, “Everyone wants a
testimony, but few are willing to be tested.” In
fact, after a weekend of top-caliber training and
networking, every attendee is fully equipped
to take a shot at going center stage one day
to tell his or her own unique success story.
And many do! Even newer representatives are
often called upon during events to share their
early milestones; then more experienced ones
talk about the full realization of their dreams
through ACN. Greg notes, “Once our represena-
tives come to an event and hear from the stage
what their peers and other top leaders have to
say, they feel a sense of empowerment that they,
too, can achieve their dreams and have what
they have.”
In fact, “having what they have” often
comes with an invitation to higher-level
events. That’s because representatives in
ACN’s top positions enjoy all-expense-paid
retreats just for them. Held in beautiful,
even exotic, locations, these retreats allow
field leaders a chance to relax and unwind in
luxurious surroundings. Greg says, “These
retreats are very special to us because we’re
able to spend time with a great bunch of
people in a relaxed and comfortable setting.”
And even though ACN’s top representative
leaders are rewarded with special retreat excur-
sions, they still relish returning to an Interna-
tional Training Event year after year to give back
to the overall ACN community. Yet, they aren’t
the only ones doing the giving. That’s because
the ACN vision extends beyond business activi-
ties, as it also recognizes the greater needs of the
communities it touches. Thus, each major ACN
event assists the local chapter of a major char-
ity in the host city. Representatives contribute
individually during the event weekend to the
designatedcharitablecause;thetotalisthengen-
erously matched by ACN corporate. Then, during
the final day, a giant check is presented on stage
to a representative of the recipient organization.
“This way we leave each city just a little better off
than it was when we arrived,” Greg comments
proudly.
Recognition Is a Priority at ACN
In addition to events, ACN celebrates the
achievements of their representatives in the
quarterlyACNNewsmagazineaswellasthrough
MyACN for Reps, a Web site where representa-
tives can not only find the latest recognition
news, but can also access product information,
customer and representative sign-up forms and
other training information vital to supporting
their business. Representatives also participate
in periodic leadership conference calls hosted by
the Co-Founders.
At ACN, people from all walks of life can
find the kind of recognition rarely given in
corporate America. Individuals are celebrated at
each earned level they achieve. Each individual
success is never at the expense of someone
else. For this reason, not only do representa-
tives find support from each other as they
build their own businesses, one individual’s
success is always a success that is shared and
celebrated by all.
Many find rewards in things other than
money, such as time with their family and
the freedom of being their own boss. Even the
newest of representatives are invited to share
their testimonials on company-wide confer-
ence calls and during events. These stories of
even the smallest successes serve as an inspira-
tion to all.
For ACN, it is truly “One World. One Vi-
sion.” Its events inspire and spawn interaction
around the globe. They truly defy description.
But ACN events aren’t meant to be described;
rather they should be experienced firsthand.
And once a representative has done so, he or
she embraces a new vision—the ACN vision
of opportunity for everyone. Greg concludes,
“We often say that you’re not truly in this
business until you’ve attended one of ACN’s
big events. It’s only then that you fully realize
that you’re part of a worldwide ACN team that’s
there to support you in your business. Thus,
you’re truly not alone. Discovering that, and
then changing your life as a result, is what it’s
really all about.”
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